Ascot Racecourse details Net Zero progress as it signs UN climate framework
Ascot Racecourse has released its 2022 ‘Racing To Zero’ report detailing the achievements to date on its route to halving emissions by 2030 and aiming to achieve net-zero by 2040. June 2023 saw the racecourse operate the Village Enclosure, situated in the centre of the racecourse, as a net-zero carbon emissions area at Royal Ascot. […]
How to Make a Conference More Sustainable: 5 Tips
Sustainability is no longer a buzzword; it’s an urgent call to action that is reshaping every industry, including event planning. As environmental concerns continue to grow, many organisers are asking how to make a conference more sustainable without compromising the attendee experience. Fortunately, it starts with a series of practical decisions. The five sustainability steps below can […]
Event planners increasingly focused on Sustainability and EDI
The Business of Events has released its 2023 International Planner Sentiment Report, with environmental responsibility and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) tracking as higher priorities year-on-year. The report illustrates the current thinking of event buyers from a range of disciplines across the UK, Europe and North America in terms of their priorities when selecting a […]
Barbican to showcase sustainable spring makeover of conference facilities
The Business Events team at London’s Barbican Centre will be showcasing the latest sustainable upgrades and refurbishment work to its Frobisher event spaces during IMEX 2023. With a high-profile line-up of client events scheduled over the coming months, the spring makeover is poised to offer an enhanced experience for attendees. The Frobisher event spaces boast […]